The National tribune., 1887-01-13

the reports which may be gathered from the De-
partment Inspectors Office, we find much to
courage, and while the average attendance is not
what could wish, yet there Is great deal of
enthusiasm among the few, and q large amount of
relief work has been accomplished this year
through the W.R.C.
John Ball Corps, No. g. held an entertainment
and social at the GAR. Hall last month. Tickets
were sold a silk quilt and sofa pillow. After the
entertainment was over the drawing was held and
the lucky number being 2l7 for the quilt was
drawn by VIM. Warren, an Engineer on the w. *
ST. Peter Road. The sofa pillow drawn by
Joe Price, of Winona. the lucky number being %.
Refreshments were served, consisting of biscuits
cake and coffee. The social closed at III o'clock,
having more than met the wishes of the Corps.
John Bull Corps, No. 6. gave an Apron and Neck
tie Dance, which was a great success. About 80
couples were in attendance Refreshments
served about IL o'clock, consisting of coffee. dough-
nuts. apples and popcorn. The dance closed at
O'Clock, and every one expressed themselves
having had a very pleasant time.-%ss
The ladies of Geo. N. Morgan Corps, of Minneapo-
lis, are active usual. Their hands busy all
the Fall making Slumber Quilt, which was to
be disposed OF at the time Of musical and dramatic
entertainment to be given with the new year. In
November the ladies met with Mrs. /. +. Burr,
Corps President, to work the quilt. and the
comrades were entertained at tea, and in the
Ing Mrs. Hicks also entertained the ladies in
similar manner. The best fraternal feeling pervades
both Post and Corps. The South Side Choral So
ciety gave entertainment under the auspices of
Morgan Corps.-H. E. Rives, Corresponding secre-
tary.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
The Relief Corps Of Tacoma, W. T., realized $500
from their Fancy Bazaar" and Fair. The fancy
work sold was varied in quality and was mostly
the work OF the ladies in the Corps. The Fair
closed with a dance which added greatly To the
success OF the entertainment. The Corps Is doing
noble relief work, and render aid to all needy
families of soldiers-Bertha L. Parks, Correspond
ing Secretary.
John Pain Post, of North Lawrence, KAN is a
Cavalry Post and is in fiourishng condition. as is
also its Relief Corps The officers installed for 1857
are follows: Pres't, Mrs. Mira Mendenhal; 8.
v-P.. Mrs Milton pettibone; s:V.-P., Mrs. Maggie
Il NIL (nN,na- TrAna han
| G.. B. Edgar; Cond'r, Mrs. G. N. Elston; c., Mrs.
A. III. Houston.
mander of Bronson Post. of Jersey City, o.. writes
| that arrangements have been made for the forma-
tion OF q Corps ut that place.
Mrs. Mary @. Kennedy, Corresponding Secretary
of Corps IL, New Brighton, Pa, says that the De-
| partment President, Mrs. Annie Wittenmyer, and
not herself visited the Soldiers Home at Erie Pa,
and inspected the Corps at that place.
Mrs Emma Piper. Corresponding Secretary of
| Dudley p. Chase Corps, of Minneapolis, Minn..
writes that the following officers have been installed
| for 1887: Prest, Mrs. Marian Salisbury; =. V.-P.,
Mrs. Rhoda Lock; J. V.-P., Mrs. Annie Wilson's
Treas, Mrs. Mary Coburn; Chap, Miss Aggie
Shepherd; Con-, Mrs. Annette Morrison; c., Miss
lora West Mrs. Mary Coburn; AIternates Mrs.
Emma Piper. Mrs. Rhoda Lock.
| Eugene Reynolds Relief Corps, Of Bellefontaine,
| o., gave Buc<wheat Supper at the home of their
Senior Vice President, which was a great success,
and the ladies feel very much encouraged to perse
| we're in the good work so well begun.-Louise NJ.
| Roach. Corresponding Secretary.
| Corps No. 1l3. of North Lawrence. Kan, had
the following officers installed for the year by
| Mrs. Stone: Pres, Mrs T.. II. +. Mayes; $. V.-P.,
Mrs. Perry j. Y.-P.. Mrs G. Gray; Sec, Miss n.
Johnson; Treas. Miss A. Irwin; Chap. Miss A.
| Parker; CON- Mrs. Brooks; c., Mrs. Johnson.
The eighth anniversary of Maj @. A. Angel Post,
| Lambertyille, N. j., joyful occasion to Post
and Corps and their families. There was a grand
supper. followed by "a feast of reason and flow
| OF soul" The ministry were present and Rev. q.
Q. Woolson made a most happy address, in which
| he complimented the GAR, and said his only OBJ
w ha mt hpQnnna a mon no
| Mr.. Vansciver made q humorous response, and
was followed Mr.. Thomas Naylor. of New Hope,
| who spoke for the press. Comrade and Rev. Peter
Silvey were among the speakers. and X. Il. Scherm-
| erhorn gave humorous recitation, The Wood
chuck" feature of the evening was the able adj
dress of the Department President, W.R.C., Mrs.
Work, OF Old Bridge. She spoke eloquently oi
what the W.R.C. are doing for pure charity and the
maintenance of loyalty.-V. II. ODaniel. Core
Officers OF Elmer Corps, EIkhars. Ind. for
| 1887, one Of the hourishing Corps Of the Hoosiel
Gafney J. Y.-P.. Mrs. w. H. Trump; Chap, Mrs
Van Houien; Treas, Mrs. B. Davidson; Con, Mrs
n. Coleman; G., Mrs. n. Bird. Delegates. Mrs. j.
| Harper and Mrs. j. ID. Braden; Alternates, Mrs.
NJ. Manchester and Mrs. 7. Abel.
Cedar Rapids iowa Corps enjoyed a recent joint
Campfire with the Post, marked by fine music
Pres. Mrs McConahy; s. V-P Jane Warrington;
J. V.-P.. Sarah Deane; Chap, Mary Conn; Com
mander, Anna Carter; Sec. Alice Il. Croghan
| Asst Commander. Mrs. Jordan; Asst G., Mary
| Lane. Delegate to State Encampment, Anna Carter
| Alternate, Alice Croghan.
Buckley Post No. L. assisted by Buckley Corps
| No q, and Akron Camp. No. q, ). Of w. all 0i
| Akron o., gave an elegant Christmas supper to
the soldiers orphans of the place. followed by the
| arrival of Santa Claus, who was escorted to his
tent by the s. Of VS. headed by q martial band,
and distributed loads of presents. A unique and
charming program followed.
Mrs 5. NJ. Il. Battels, Department President
W.RC.. was present at the Christmas festivities,
Ohio Orphans Home; also Mrs. Mary T. Bancroft
| re-
Junior Vice President and others.
General Orders. No. Z, Mrs. Jane B. Russell
California. announce the third annual Convention
to meet at Los Angeles, the beautiful city of the
Angels and of flowers.
searie Corps, No ., Broozhe!d. N Y, Is prosper
Ing. Oficeas for 1887 are: Pres, Nettie l.. Gran
dali ). V.-P., Kate w. Babcock; j. V.-P. Frances
Holiness Treas, Eva X. Lanworthy; Chap, Clara
l.. Burch; Con-, Dell Burdick Asst Con. PhIa
Morgan; c.. Mary Hail. Delegate, Kate W. Bah
cock; Alternate. Jane @. Armstrong.
At q Christmas Bazaar held by the W r. O., Perry,
ladies were disposed Of Dr. A. j. Weeks, of Cor
rectonville, Iowa, has presented the Corps with q
handsome Bible. The ladies' of Shriver Corps,
Vernon, Iowa. cleared $50 Mt their late festival and
had good time besides.
Mrs Annie L. Howe, Corps Correspondent, writ
Ing of Mrs. DIR. ClaypooVs death, says: On Tues
day, Dec. q, after the beautiful service of ouI
Order and tender hymns, we laid her body away
buried in roses, with many tears. She was q
her was To love her; to be able to call her a friend
was blessed privilege Since her residence in oul
city she has been a most faithful and efficient
worker for Forsyth Corps, having served a.
Chairman Of Relief Junior Viee-Presdent and
Senior Vice President. No one would have beer
more missed from our circle, and the memory D
her beautiful character her quiet helpfulness, hel
charity toward all, will ever remain with ar
inspiration and benediction."
| Pennsylvania is in splendid condition, thanks Il
| the able management of Mrs. Wittenmyer anC
will close up the year with at least 40 Corps in
crease during her administration of so Corps
Every officer Is In harmony with every other OIL
and all the Corps working well and in good
fellowship. Financial condition after long, hare
struggle Is good and the Department has reason Il
be proud OF the history won over debt, weakness
and discouragements. The GAR comrades hav
. come to regard the Corps with great favor.
California Corps are hourshing. Garfield Corps
Of San Francisco, held joint installation with tn
Post. Visiting comrades and members of the Re
lief Corps were present. Lincoln Corps, No. g. pre-
vded Christmas dinners for destitute soldie
families. Comrade Adams, Of Col. T. ID. Bake
, Post, of New Castle, gave n bean bake to Belmon
! Post Of Auburn. In which the ladies of BeImon
Corps assisted They surprised the Post by thei
appearance on the scene, and assisted in the hosp
talities of the evening. The Corps at Stockton, G
| Rawlins Post gave musical and literary enteI
| tainment for the benefit of their relief fund
. Martha A Lundy, Corresponding Secretary @
Ben Kersey Corps of Union Iowa, writes that tn
: Corps gave a hard-times social at the residence
| Comrade A. r. Wood, which socially an
. financially marked success. The Corps got tn
: idea from THE TRIBUNE, and are on the outloo
| for novel entertainments.
|, Mrs. Gen. Custer has been visiting Boston, an
y has been for some days the guest of the Past M
tionsl President, Mrs. Col. Barker at the pleasan
| suburban town of Maiden. Mrs. Custer. with Co
! | and Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Yates, Mrs. Custer
n friend and the annie" of her book. visited th
n headquarters of the Loyal Legion, and were re
. | ceiyed with distinguished courtesy by Col RanC
: | Recorder for Massachusetts. The mission of Mr.,
. Custer and Mrs. Yates to- Boston is to dispose